Human resource management (HR) (BRH230)
The course will develop students' knowledge of HR processes from recruitment to end of work life and organizational development and change processes in order to create healthy, engaging and creative work environments.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
BRH230
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Time table
Content
Students will gain knowledge on how to organize and work with personnel planning, staffing, and recruitment, socialization into the work organization, supervision of employees through performance reviews and other essential discourses, training, competence, and career development, and developing working environments that prevent conflicts and illness and promote motivation, engagement, and creativity. Furthermore, students should be aware of responsible leadership, decent work, equality, and the value of human resources in service businesses.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, students are expected to have the following knowledge, skills, and general knowledge:
Knowledge:
- have knowledge of basic understanding of fundamental principles, themes, and issues in HRM
- have knowledge of vital processes, tools, and working methods in HRM
- have knowledge of research and development in the field and current debates and trends
- have knowledge of the subject area's history, development, and place within organizations and the service industry
- have knowledge of primary regulations in the HR field
Skills/proficiencies:
- able to participate in governance processes and apply scientific knowledge for planning and implementing organizations' HR policy
- able to apply and master the relevant methods in HRM
- able to analyze and define the employees' work situation and adjust and tailor HRM on individual -, group, and organizational level
- able to reflect on and clarify their own and others' roles and responsibilities in the HR policy workspace
General competence:
- know relevant ethical challenges and issues in the HR policy workspace
- to identify, analyze, and disseminate essential subject matter, both written and oral, individually and in cooperation with other
- to locate and relate the field of HR management with the field of management in general
- have expertise in academic writing technique
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
Written assignment and written examination
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 3/5 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
| Home exam | 2/5 | 7 Days | Letter grades | All |
Coursework requirements
Være til stede på 5 presentasjoner (20 min. muntlig framføring) i tillegg til sin egen
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Gro Ellen MathisenMethod of work
Lectures and group work.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Human resource management (HR) (BHO290_1) | 10 |
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Social Sciences
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.